[Healeys] Rear Axle Nut

[I Erbs]

I have the correct socket, 3/4 drive. Will lend out if you pay shipping both
ways. Contact off list.  Maybe a local club could could start a tool library
for members....

On Feb 10, 2011 5:54 AM, "b johnsen" <etothepii at optimum.net> wrote:
> On Wed, Feb 9, 2011 at 4:25 PM, Michael Salter wrote:
>
>> Correct the LH nut is a LH thread but note these are octagonal nuts, 8
>> sides
>> so a regular socket will not work. That is why so many are so badly
>> battered!!!
>>
>> Michael Salter
>
> What is the reason they used an 8 sided nut ? Wouldn't a 6 sided nut
> work just as well ? For what its worth, I have seen large 8 sided
> sockets hanging on the display rack at my local NAPA - made by Lyle
> perhaps ? However I did not see the size needed for Healeys.
> -Bernie Johnsen 1967 BJ8
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